Complaciente o Cruel
Obús Lyrics


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Nació un año gris, hace dieciséis,
Jamás conoció a su estrella
Dejó atrás su campo y emigró,
Buscando la tierra prometida

Y ya se aburrió de estudiar inglés
El tiempo a su cuerpo dió curvas
Se acuesta en su cama el hastío
Su piel huele metro en horas punta

Amante de una jeringuilla,
Íntima amiga del alcohol,
Pasea su cuerpo por la acera,
Espera que tu pares el ruido del motor

Su cuenta corriente, en el calcetín
Su dosis diaria en el bolso
Duerme de día, come de pie
Por sus servicios no cobra iva

Amante de una jeringuilla,
Íntima amiga del alcohol,
Pasea su cuerpo por la acera,
Espera que tu pares el ruido del motor

Complaciente o cruel,
Como quieras tu

Amante de una jeringuilla,
Íntima amiga del alcohol,
Pasea su cuerpo por la acera,
Espera que tu pares el ruido del motor

Complaciente o cruel,
Complaciente o cruel





Como quieras tu

Overall Meaning

The song "Complaciente o Cruel" by Obús is a story of a young woman who left her hometown in search of a better life in the city, but instead found herself trapped in a cycle of addiction and prostitution. She was born in a "gray" year, sixteen years ago, and never knew her star or true purpose in life. She left her rural roots and migrated to the city hoping to find the promised land, but instead, she found herself lost in darkness. She grew tired of studying English, lost motivation, and indulged in vices that gave her momentary pleasure. She lays in bed with boredom and smells like the subway during rush hour.


The young woman is addicted to drugs and alcohol, and her body is riddled with curves that come from a life of addiction. She walks the streets, waiting for the sound of a motor to pause, hoping someone will stop and offer her enough money to survive. Her bank account is a sock and her daily dose of drugs is kept in her bag. She sleeps during the day, and eats standing up. She offers her services without charging VAT, highlighting her desperate situation.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Complaciente o cruel, como quieras tu" which translates to "Complacent or cruel, as you wish." It highlights how the woman is forced to live under the mercy of others, subject to their decisions of whether they will be kind or cruel to her.


The song describes the harsh reality of the life of many young women and men who migrate to the city in search of a better life, only to find themselves trapped in a cycle of addiction and prostitution. The lyrics are powerful and raw, painting a picture of the dark side of urban life.


Line by Line Meaning

Nació un año gris, hace dieciséis,
He was born sixteen years ago in a difficult year,


Jamás conoció a su estrella
He never met his star,


Dejó atrás su campo y emigró,
He left his village and migrated,


Buscando la tierra prometida
In search of the promised land


Y ya se aburrió de estudiar inglés
He's already bored of studying English,


El tiempo a su cuerpo dió curvas
Time has given curves to his body,


Se acuesta en su cama el hastío
He lies down in bed feeling bored,


Su piel huele metro en horas punta
His skin smells like the subway during rush hour,


Amante de una jeringuilla,
He's a lover of a syringe,


Íntima amiga del alcohol,
He has an intimate friendship with alcohol,


Pasea su cuerpo por la acera,
He walks his body on the sidewalk,


Espera que tu pares el ruido del motor
He waits for you to turn off the engine noise


Su cuenta corriente, en el calcetín
His current account is in his sock,


Su dosis diaria en el bolso
His daily dose is in his bag,


Duerme de día, come de pie
He sleeps during the day and eats standing up,


Por sus servicios no cobra iva
He doesn't charge VAT for his services


Complaciente o cruel,
Will he be accommodating or cruel,


Como quieras tu
It's up to you


Complaciente o cruel,
Will he be accommodating or cruel,


Complaciente o cruel
Will he be accommodating or cruel


Como quieras tu
It's up to you




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UlisesZ ZU

Que buena balada desde los 11 los vengo escuchando, actualmente 27 años y aún siguen en mi corazón, viva Obus!!

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43 años y lo mismo! xD

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Uno de los mejores solos de guitarra que he escuchado. Y en Sumudaba podéis comprobar que he tenido la oportunidad de escucharlos a miles.

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Excelente guitarrista.

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